2) Viewers will be able to vote on a "MVP" each week and that MVP will get some special power/reward

Full details weren't revealed.

I'm fine with the first one. That's kind of an interesting twist that should change the game a bit. The second? I'll have to see how that plays out. Not sure I like fans interfering in game play to that extent because usually it turns into a popularity contest and the houseguests will play to the fans and not the game. But we'll see.

I'm fine with the first one. That's kind of an interesting twist that should change the game a bit. The second? I'll have to see how that plays out. Not sure I like fans interfering in game play to that extent because usually it turns into a popularity contest and the houseguests will play to the fans and not the game. But we'll see.

Any word on if it's all new players? I'm hoping so.

Not sure I like either change but will reserve final judgment until I've seen how it's all handled.

I am not a fan of 3 in the finals of Survivor, but I've gotten used to it. On a weekly basis perhaps it will make for some interesting strategy changes (two pawns, lol).

And I agree, I am not a fan of the viewers having any integral part of the game. Picking the "have not" food or a reward is fine, but I don't like turning it into a popularity contest either.

The guide shows "HD" for it but I haven't heard for positive that everything will be in HD.

I'm hopeful. I can't think of one network TV show left that is still in SD. BB might have been the last. To me there's no good reason to have it in SD anymore. Heck, we walk around with HD cameras in our pockets, so it can't be cost anymore. I know someone here mentioned it's a lot harder to edit in HD, is that still true?

I'm hopeful. I can't think of one network TV show left that is still in SD. BB might have been the last. To me there's no good reason to have it in SD anymore. Heck, we walk around with HD cameras in our pockets, so it can't be cost anymore. I know someone here mentioned it's a lot harder to edit in HD, is that still true?

The house has been equipped with HD cameras for a least a couple of years because After Dark has been in HD.

according to an ad posted yesterday on cbs.com, the reveal of the new hg will be today, and voting for the mvp starts, too.

from an interview on wfsb cbs 3, julie hints the mvp will have "special powers" announced during the premier, be assigned "dirty work" to be completed in the house, and won't have to reveal they are the mvp (implying that they can if they want).

some additional house pics were posted to the site. can't wait for the hg reveal to see the "familiar face"!

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Her favorite past Big Brother player is Rachel (seasons 12, 13). "I am biased," it says in her official bio. "Rachel is fun, entertaining, plays the game, didn't lie very often to get ahead and she is so hilarious."

As long as she doesn't try and be Rachel junior, I'm in. I hope this isn't a replica of the Hantz's of Survivor fame where one Hantz is more obnoxious than the next. Rachel might have been my single least favorite on BB. She was enough to get me to stop watching 2 seasons ago.

As long as she doesn't try and be Rachel junior, I'm in. I hope this isn't a replica of the Hantz's of Survivor fame where one Hantz is more obnoxious than the next. Rachel might have been my single least favorite on BB.